Job prospects Automotive Body Mechanic in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Motor vehicle body repairers in the South Central Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the South Central region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 82%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology